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Venezuela's opposition leader says son-in-law has been abducted
The son-in-law of exiled Venezuelan opposition candidate Edmundo González has been kidnapped. "Rafael was on his way to my seven and…
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Jean-Marie Le Pen and the rise of the far right in France: a look at key dates
PARIS (AP) — Jean-Marie Le Pen, the founder of France's main far-right party, died on Tuesday at 96, but the anti-immigration and…
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WATCH: The first trailer for “Warfare” directed by a Navy SEAL
On December 16, 2024, A24 Films released the first trailer for Warfare, a film written and directed by Iraq War veteran and former Navy…
Politics
Scholz blasts conservative rival's stance on German citizenship rules
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has blasted his conservative rival's call for a rollback of recent reforms that makes it easier to obtain…
Politics
Germany's Scholz follows Austrian developments 'with great concern'
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz says he is following the developments in Austria, with the possible chancellorship of far-right leader…
Politics
Oil tanker's anchor recovered by Sweden after Baltic cable damage
The anchor of the Eagle S oil tanker has been recovered from the bed of the Baltic Sea during an inquiry into the ship's possible…
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Arrest warrant extended for suspended South Korean president
A Seoul court on Tuesday extended the arrest warrant for South Korea's suspended president Yoon Suk Yeol at the request of the country's…
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AP PHOTOS: The Charlie Hebdo slaughter and follow-up terror attacks 10 years ago that changed France
PARIS (AP) — When Charlie Hebdo cartoonist Coco thought back and drew for a new documentary about the slaughter she survived 10 years ago…
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Jean-Marie Le Pen, longtime leader of France's far-right, dies at 96
Paris — Jean-Marie Le Pen, the historic leader of France's far-right political movement, died Tuesday at the age of 96, the French news…
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Trina Solar achieves new world record for solar module conversion efficiency
China's Trina Solar has reportedly set a new world record for the conversion efficiency of solar modules. The company's…
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Ethiopians celebrate Christmas as natural calamities and conflict take their toll
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (AP) — Ethiopia’s Orthodox Christians are celebrating Christmas with prayers for peace in the Horn of Africa nation…
Politics
Mahama will be sworn in as Ghana's president for third time
ACCRA, Ghana (AP) — John Mahama will be sworn in on Tuesday as Ghana’s president for the third time, as the country faces its worst…
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North Sea storm surge brings German ferry services to a halt
A storm surge in the North Sea disrupted ferry services to Germany's North Frisian Islands early on Monday. In Dagebüll, close to the…
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Israeli airstrike targets armed group in West Bank
The Israeli military said early on Tuesday its Air Force attacked a group of armed "terrorists" in the West Bank. A fighter jet targeted…
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China earthquake: Dozens dead as tremor strikes Tibet
At least 32 people have been confirmed dead after a major earthquake struck China's mountainous Tibet region on Tuesday morning, Chinese…
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Seattle police officer who struck and killed graduate student from India fired
SEATTLE (AP) — Seattle’s interim police chief said Monday that she has fired a police officer who in 2023 struck and killed a graduate…
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Explosive device kills 2 at a school in Nigeria's capital city, police say
ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — An improvised explosive device detonated at a school on the outskirts of Nigeria’s capital Monday, killing two…
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Pope Francis names first woman to run Vatican office
Faith is an integral part of millions of Americans’ daily lives. “One Nation Under God” is committed to reflecting America’s voices,…
Politics
Video shows a Ukrainian long-range drone strike on a Russian port used to support its 'shadow fleet'
Ukrainian long-range drones attacked a key Russian port over the weekend, a security source said. Video footage shows a drone striking the…
Politics
World Food Programme says its convoy was hit in the Gaza Strip
The UN World Food Programme (WFP) says an aid convoy was shot at by Israeli forces at a checkpoint in the Gaza Strip. In a statement…
Politics
Canada's Trudeau resigns as party leader and prime minister
Justin Trudeau said on Monday he plans to step down as leader of his governing Liberal Party and as Canada's prime minister after nearly a…
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Firm completes 'really interesting' zoo project
A construction firm which normally works on public projects like schools, bus stations and fire stations has just completed work on a new…
Politics
Germany's far-right AfD welcomes mandate for Freedom Party of Austria
The anti-immigration Alternative for Germany (AfD) party has welcomed the mandate received by the far-right Freedom Party of Austria (FPÖ)…
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Four missing Kenyan youths freed amid uproar over abductions
Four young Kenyan men who went missing just before the Christmas holidays have been found alive, family members and rights groups say.…